Hello Everyone,

This week passed way too quickly. It seems like I didn’t do much. There aren’t any significant updates form my side.

Still playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, thought I would be able to finish it but I couldn’t. So, no changes here.

In non-nintendo gaming, still playing the same games, without much change:

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
  • Monster Hunter: World
  • Marvel’s Avengers

For Marvel’s Avengers, the game started strong, but went downhill quickly due to all the Live Service elements. It could’ve been a fun game if they had stuck with single player. I am near the end of main campaign, and will delete it as soon as I complete it. Probably just need 2-3 hours more.

That’s all from my side, what about you guys? What are you playing? And how are you enjoying it?

  • picandocodigo@lemmy.worldM
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    1 year ago

    I keep playing TotK. I’ve done a few more shrines, caves and got the Master Sword.

    Also, for some reason I got Sonic Origin Plus and finished the first Sonic game. I grew up with Nintendo and only rarely played Sonic at friends’ house. It’s not the first time I play it, but definitely the first time I finish it. I feel like this game had so much potential, but the level design is pretty bad, and ends up being the poor man’s Mario. It’s still fun at times, but I hope Sonic 2, Knuckles and CD get better.

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      1 year ago

      What? I haven’t gotten the Master Sword yet!

      I grew up with Sega, and have played the Sonic 1 and 2 about a gazillion times and I am still not sure how you are supposed to play them? Are you supposed to keep running? Or play it slow and steady? I really like Sonic and Tails as the characters though.

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        1 year ago

        I won’t spoil it, but based on previous comments I think you have the requirements to get the Master Sword. DM me if you want me to point you in the direction in a not too spoilery way 😅

        I’m so glad someone who grew up with Sega thinks similar about Sonic! It’s a sanity check for me. I thought “maybe I’m too biased and expect this to be Mario when it’s clearly not Mario”. But I’m not, and I don’t. I play many different kinds of games and I’m not expecting Sonic to be Mario. But it’s a game that’s all about “going fast”. However, if you go fast, you’re punished with awkwardly placed enemies or obstacles which completely ruin the flow of each level. And Sonic is agile only when doing the spin or running for a while. When you’re trying to go slow and steady, he’s extremely slow and clunky. I understand there’s a “faster/better” path on the high levels and slower path on the lower levels, but it still doesn’t work as one would expect.

        I started Sonic 2 and it’s not much better. And as I said, there’s lots of potential. It seems like an issue with level design, where they didn’t do much play testing and just put things randomly around the level. I’m still going to finish 2 and probably continue with 3 and Sonic CD. I hope there’s a progression in level design in newer installments. I’m going to go back to Sonic Mania after this too, see how that one feels after playing the originals. Sonic Superstars looks pretty cool, I’m hoping it’s fun and uses the potential I’m seeing in these 2D Sonic games!

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          Oh, and forgot to mention that I found out about the sword. I am there now, let’s see if I get it or they send me somewhere else.

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          I haven’t played Sonic Mania, but it has been highly regarded for being similar to older games, like 1 and 2, so not sure about the level design.

          I would love to see your review after playing Sonic Mania, if it’s like 1 and 2, it just means we are the odd ones who don’t know how to play Sonic games.

          As for Sonic Superstars, it looks great, and I am looking forward to it. Let’s hope it’s as fun to play as it looks.

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      1 year ago

      Since I’m going on vacation tomorrow, I ended up finally beating the boss today, but I do want to find all the armor pieces too yeah… Will see if I keep going after my trip, or if I end up being distracted by other games. (Which is why I usually try to avoid beating the end bosses in games before I’ve done all/most of the sidequests)

      I got the Master Detective Archives: Rain Code collector’s edition waiting for me (new game by the Danganronpa team)

      • FancyGUI@lemmy.fancywhale.ca
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        1 year ago

        Early, just got impa into the first “temple” that shows all the dragon tears! Trying to figure out where to go next after I mark everything in the map - somehow! You?

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          Ah, I am near the end of main quest, have spent dozens of hours on side quests and exploration too. You are still in the beginning so not going to spoil anything. 😀 But if you want any information or help, you can hit me up.

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      1 year ago

      Nice, how are you enjoying it? I have a friend who wants to play it co-op, but I want to play the first one first.

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    1 year ago

    started playing this town building sim called dago noka! it’s mindless enouugh to just unwind with.

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    I just finished up with TOTK today. I still have a bunch of minor side quests, but after 175 hours and squeezing as much as I could out of it I think I’m good for now. I decided to go for all the shrines and all the bigger quests.

    I have no idea what to do now though. I’ve got a number of games to play but TOTK felt like a black hole. It absorbed my attention and I feel like anything I play next will feel mediocre in comparison lol.

    I’m thinking I might play splatoon 3 finally. Or jump over and try some xbox gamepass games for a bit. I also want to try persona as I haven’t played those before. But I am not sure if I’m ready for another 100+ hour experience yet haha

    At some point I need to finish monster hunter world iceborne dlc and I would like to play rise. But I have to get in the mood to play those kinds of games I suppose. I find if I get stressed IRL about various life stuff I gotta switch to more casual games for a while.

    I’ve been enjoying power wash simulator when I want to just turn my brain off

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      1 year ago

      i’m in the same boat, i was burned out after completing the main story and shrines so i moved on to the backlog but every day i feel the urge to just jump back in. i’m just waiting at this point if dlc will be anounced in the sept direct to figure out when i do want to jump back in.

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      Wow, congratulations!

      I can fully understand this, once I am finished with TotK I am planning to play a few smaller games. Though technically, I am kind of taking a small break and playing couple of smaller games (Marvel’s Avengers, which I just finished - and now playing The Order 1886).

      I am playing Monster Hunter World these days, and loving it. For me the issue is you can’t pause the game when playing, and with my kids I get constant interruptions, so can only play it at very limited times.

      I really need to try Power Wash Simulator one of these days. So many people play and like it, and I can’t figure out why 😛

    • slimerancher@lemmy.worldOPM
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      It does! And most of it’s optional, so if someone doesn’t want to explore it, they can just ignore it.

      How far along are you? And how many hours have you spent?

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        I’ve done the four sage dungeon things, and put probs 90 hours into the game. Mostly been doing side stuff up until this point, and somehow I still haven’t run out!

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          Yeah, the game has lots of side quests and activities to do. And some of the quest lines are pretty interesting. There are also still a few main quests left where you are, so you can do some of those too, if you want.

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    Still playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, thought I would be able to finish it but I couldn’t.

    Very much same. Though not exactly that I could not, more like I do not exactly want to. I am pretty advanced on the plot, so now i am exploring the depths, finding side quests, seeing caves, finding wells. This game is endless.

    And maybe I should start helping the korok find their friend, bless them.

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      Yeah, I can understand that. I was in the same boat, but as I mentioned last week, I reached a point where I want to know how the story proceeds. If you had seen all the Tears, you may know what I am talking about.

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        I think i know what you mean. I think on the main storyline I only have the final boss left, but I feel so unprepared.

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          Good luck. As the sage of Nintendo community on lemmy.world, I stand with you.

          Edit: Okay, that was more cheesy than when I thought it in my head. 😀

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          I have only the final boss left, and despite feeling vastly over prepared, I can’t bring myself to finish it yet and am still desperately trying to get everything else done first (koroks being the exception).

    • slimerancher@lemmy.worldOPM
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      Yeah, a Lemmy Mario Kart tournament!

      Do you have Booster Pack? If yes, how are you liking it? If not, why not?

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        Im definitely liking the booser packs the slow roll out is kind of annoying but i guess it keeps engagement up. Other then that though the changing courses are very welcome to me.

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    Playing Advance Wars. I finished the first campaign couple days ago and now I’m trying to get the 100%

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        The first campaign took me 9.5h according to the in- game clock but I believe only counts battle time so it should be 10-11h real time.

        To get the 100% you have to beat every mission on the map. There is one that’s hidden. Rank and score is irrelevant for 100%.

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      How are you enjoying Tears of the Kingdom and how far along are you?

      As for Mario Maker 2, have you made any levels. or just playing them? I am wondering how fun it will be to get the game if I only want to play the levels, without creating anything.

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        @slimerancher I’ve been playing Zelda Tears of the Kingdom for about 45 hours, I haven’t dedicated myself to doing the main missions, from what I’ve been playing it seems like an excellent and high-quality game

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          @slimerancher and as for mario maker 2, i dedicate myself exclusively to playing community games, every time i play it surprises me with some new mechanic, it’s an endless game. And you have levels made by you?

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            I haven’t actually played it yet. I am thinking about getting New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe first. There are so many games to play, and so little time.

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              @slimerancher I understand you perfectly, I have a list of pending video games and I haven’t been able to finish them due to time. but super mario bros U Deluxe is an excellent game, it is much more enjoyable in the company of friends.

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          It really is a very high quality and excellent game! Glad you are enjoying it.

          Have you visited all the sky towers yet? Or just doing random exploring?

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    Just bought the Escapist 2 because my niece wanted to play it with me online. In all honesty I am not that interested in it but it was 5€ on discount, so it’s not a huge loss 😅

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    Pikmin 2 will be my go-to most if this weekend if i get the chance to game, trying to finish it before pikmin 4 drops. It’s also a community day weekend for Pokemon Go so will head to a park with some friends for a while to catch some squirtles.

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      Oooh, I love Squirtles. I thought everyone stopped played Pokemon go, do you play it regularly? Still enjoying it?

      Have you played Pikmin 1 and 3? Or going to play 3 after 2?

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        Still playing it regularly! While the developer has made some questionable changes, it’s still enjoyable. Gives an excuse to go explore new parks and the like, helps that there’s an active community where I’m at too.

        Yup, played all of them except for 2! Just did a replay of 1 with the HD remake, and now going through 2 for the first time. 3 was great, but felt quite a bit easier than the older ones.

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          That’s good to know. Not much active community here, and no one I knows plays it. Also, even though I love some of the Pokemon, I am not a big fan in general. So, all these combined I didn’t really play it much.

          Hope you enjoy Pikmin 2!